Play * Laugh * Explore

Play. Laugh. Explore.  These are the elements of childhood that should be nurtured and supported, especially in the early years.  Play: The power of play is often underestimated, when in fact, it should be the primary focus in childhood. Children learn and develop cognitive skills, like math and problem solving in a pretend grocery store, physical abilities, like balancing blocks and running on the playground. New vocabulary, like the words they need to play with toy dinosaurs. Social skills, like playing together in a pretend car wash. Literacy skills, like creating a menu for a pretend restaurant. Play helps children grow strong, healthy, reduce stress levels, and helps provide a strong foundation for their love of learning. Laughter: Not only is laughter one of the most effective ways to form a connection and bond with our children, the health benefits are vast! Studies and research has shown that laughter has the ability to boost immunity, reduce stress response, increase resilienc